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September 5, 2017 - Shelby County Constables have been actively working to provide support to those in need in areas flooded due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey.
The joint efforts of local and out of state constables has presented itself in Shelby County as a Shreveport constable was in the area Friday, September 1, 2017.
Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3, Zach Warr, Constable Precinct 1, and Jon Blanco, Caddo Parish Constable, gathered outside the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 office in Center before heading south.
Cheatwood said there have been many donors to their efforts, and although there may be others, he specifically mentioned Robin Connell (Quick Stop) who he said donated nine pallets of water, donations of water from Newberry Trucking Company, as well as 47 cases of water from Warhorse Services.
Warr remarked Brookshire Brothers had just donated a tank of fuel for the trip toward Beaumont delivering a large quantity of drinking water.
August 31, 2017 - Weather statistics for August, 2017 prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer.
Highest Temp was 97 degrees on 8-19-2017
Highest Temp on Record was 110 degrees on 8-18-1951 and 4 days in 2011
Lowest Temp was 66 degrees on 8-01-2017
Lowest Temp on Record was 52 degrees on 8-31-1986
Rainfall Recorded was 14.21 inches
Average Monthly Rainfall is 3.52 inches
Above Average by 10.69 inches
Highest Recorded for this Month was 15.10 inches in 1997
Lowest Recorded for this Month was 0.00 inches in 1951
8 Months Rainfall is 47.30
8 Months Average is 34.76
Above Average by 12.54 inches
"HARVEY" Rainfall WAS 6.75 inches
For full weather report, click here. (Full weather report link fixed)
Note: The most unusual August since Jim Forbes & I moved to Center in 1961, can't help wondering what he would think about it.
September 5, 2017 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is still accepting donations for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Donations will be accepted until 4 p.m. Friday, September 8.
The donations will be carried to the Vidor area Saturday, September 9. Items needed included cleaning supplies - bleach, clorox wipes, garbage bags, paper towels, brooms, fans, non-perishable food items, feminine products, diapers, baby wipes, juice boxes, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.
At this time, we are not accepting any more clothes.
If you have any questions, please contact Leah Chase at (936)598-5601 or (936)572-0423.
Submitted by Leah Chase
September 4, 2017 - CMS Students ask for community donations to help supply a Houston-area school following hurricane Harvey.
CMS Junior Chamber of Commerce and Junior BETA Club have joined forces to adopt a school affected by the storm. Goodson Middle School, with a population of over 1200, is located in Cypress, Texas. CMS is planning to collect donations for the students to help in making the beginning of the school year a bit easier.
The 'Adopt A School' program was organized through an online Facebook group, Principal Principles, a collaboration of administrators from all over the U. S. including many schools in the Houston and surrounding areas most affected by the hurricane.
Goodson Middle School is in need of supplies, including pencils, colored pencils, notebook paper, drawstring backpacks, earbuds, 1" binders, and 3"x5" note cards. Every little bit will help.
Students will begin collecting donations after Labor Day.
Sixth graders will turn in their donations to Mrs. Sanford, seventh graders to Mrs. Burns, and eighth graders to Mrs. Andrews. Community donations can be dropped off at the CMS front office.
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September 1, 2017 - Iraq War veterans were honored during a program hosted by VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary held at the Shelby County Veterans Memorial on August 31, 2017.
The program was opened with a prayer led by Cynthia Islas, Post Chaplain. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Larry Hume, Post Quartermaster, reminded everyone the Iraq war began March 20, 2003 and continued until August 31, 2010.
"It's been seven years since the end of hostilities and our duty as fellow citizens and veterans is to insure this piece of history and sacrifices are never forgotten," said Hume.
Hume stated during the over seven years of the Iraq War 4,486 Americans made the ultimate sacrifice, including U.S. Army Specialist Larry E. Polley, Jr. in January 2004.
"Larry graduated from Center High School in 2001 and was 20 years old when he was killed in action, and many more Americans suffered wounds and losses of limbs in that war," said Hume.
In attendance of the ceremony was Iraq War veteran Michael Shane Fenley. Hume explained Fenley served in Iraq in the United States Army 10th Special Forces Group Airborne.
"He joined the army in September of 2005 and served until March of 2009, and during that time he deployed to Balad, Iraq during 2007 and his service there earned him the Iraq Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Medal," said Hume.
According to Hume, Fenley is married with three children and has lived in Center his whole life with the exception of his time in the service. He works for Ivan Smith Furniture. His grandfather Dewey Eugene Fenley was also in the U.S. Army from1960 to 1963.
Presenting Fenley with a certificate of recognition on behalf of the post was Gene Hutto, Post Commander.
The certificate read as follows: "This certificate of recognition is proudly presented to Michael S. Fenley, United States Army. He took freedom to a distant land and gave hope to a world oppressed, we will never forget your service and sacrifice."
Fenley then hung the memorial wreath upon the Shelby County Veterans Memorial in honor of all who served in the Iraq War.
"Today we gather to remember all the fallen comrades and those who served in the Iraq War. Many served more than one tour, not only in Iraq but Afghanistan also. As we always say, sacrifice is meaningless without remembrance, and the core members of our VFW post and Auxiliary will never forget, or let the general public forget, who is mostly uninterested. We will never let them forget," said Hume.
Taps was played as presented by Mike Langford, Past Post Commander.
September 1, 2017 (Order Form) - The 41st Annual East Texas Poultry Festival kicks off with the Chicken Fajita Lunch, sponsored by East Texas Poultry Supply, slated for Wednesday, September 27 at 11:00 a.m. on the Historic Downtown Center Square.
According to Chairman, Bryan Wages, the lunch includes two chicken fajitas, chips, salsa and a drink for $7 per plate and delivery is available for 5 or more advance orders by calling 936-591-9334, faxing order form to 936-598-5032 or emailing sctoday@att.net by Friday, September 22. An order form for the Fajita Lunch, as well as other Poultry Festival Events, is available on the Poultry Festival Event page on the Chamber website, www.shelbycountychamber.com.
September 1, 2017 - Hillcrest Baptist Church is working on a clothing size list for their new evacuees who are without. Please bring ONLY gently used, good condition, clean items that you would still wear.
You can drop off at Custom Threads or take it to Hillcrest Baptist Church.
- Walking cane for an elderly lady
- Ladies Large/XL clothing
- Ladies underwear for all sizes
- Mens Large/XL/2X clothing
- Mens underwear for all sizes
- Boys size 12
- Clothes for boys age 2, 4 and 5 years
- Clothes for girls age 1, 8, 9 and 12 years
- Infant boy clothes for 9 months old
Shoes and undergarments are very important!! We need all underwear in all sizes kids and adults!! We are getting more evacuees today so we will need multiple sizes. The church does have showers on site and are trying to make sure evacuees have clean clothes to put on after taking a shower.
September 1, 2017 - Enrollment starts today, September 1st for Texas 4-H on www.4honline.com.
At the recent 4-H Kickoff event, attendees learned what programs the Shelby County 4-H club offers including record book and leadership, food and nutrition, photography, textiles and fashion, robotics, taxidermy, shooting sports, archery, virtual fishing, livestock (beef, goats, rabbits, poultry), and horse project.
If you have any questions about enrollment whether it be the first time or you are a returning family, contact Daphne Lovell at the AgriLife Extension office at 936-598-7744.
4HOnline is a fully integrated management system that brings together all levels of the 4-H experience. Whether it’s a member logging in to manage her record, a club leader printing mailing labels, or a county agent approving a member’s enrollment, 4HOnline brings the 4-H community together and keeps everyone involved.
Texas has more than 550,000 youth who are involved in 4-H experiences.
August 31, 2017 - In an effort to assist those impacted by the flooding due to Hurricane Harvey, we are collecting cleaning supplies, non-perishable food items, and personal care items such as toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc. Anyone wishing to contribute is asked to drop the items off at Sabine State Bank, 205 Hurst Street.
August 21, 2017 Center, Texas - August 31st, 2010 marked the official end to US Combat Operations in Iraq. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will insure the patriotism and sacrifices of this generation to include US Army Specialist Larry E. Polley, Jr. of Center, Texas who was killed in action are never forgotten by the American people.
Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary invite all Iraq Veterans and the public to a remembrance program to be held at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse, Thursday, August 31st at 10:00 am.
If you can attend the program and are an Iraq War Veteran or the relative of an Iraq War Veteran VFW Post 8904 would like to recognize and present you with a certificate of service. Call Post Quartermaster Larry Hume at 598-2976 or email chief@chiefimaging.com with the veteran’s name and who will be attending for the presentation.
Our programs for Thursday (Iraqi Freedom) and Friday (VJ Day) will be held as scheduled but inside the Historic Courthouse, first floor in the likelihood of rain.
Hopefully your spirits are not dampened and we will see you then.
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